Zulal—Midwinter Songs of Light*

Experience the pure harmonies of Zulal, an a cappella trio bringing Armenia’s folk songs to life with heart, history, and radiant joy.

Zulal, which means "clear water,” is an a cappella trio that transforms Armenia’s village folk melodies into arrangements that pay tribute to the music’s ancient roots while allowing it new possibilities. Zulal celebrates the trials and joys of old Armenian village life, from the echoes of loss to the enduring vibrations of celebration. The trio has performed in such esteemed venues as the Getty Museum, the MET, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the Berklee College of Music, and the Kennedy Center. Zulal has four critically acclaimed albums to its credit. Zulal’s members — Teni Apelian, Anaïs Alexandra Tekerian, and Yeraz Markarian — each bring a distinct creative voice to the group. Teni, a singer, arranger, and educator, draws inspiration from her deep passion for Armenian folk music and her background in arts management. Anaïs, a New York–based singer and theater artist originally from San Francisco, channels her storytelling roots into both stage and song. Yeraz, a New York native with a PhD in clinical psychology, brings a lifelong love of Armenian music that began when she first performed at Lincoln Center as a child. Together, they weave harmony, history, and heart into every performance.

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